CVE-2023-29736 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthorized apps can overwrite files in internal storage via path traversal, leading to arbitrary code execution in the Keyboard Themes Android application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-29736?

CVE-2023-29736 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Keyboard Themes 1.275.1.164 for Android contains a dictionary traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized apps to overwrite arbitrary files in its internal storage and achieve arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29736?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Timmystudios Keyboard Themes.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29736?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-29736 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29736 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7574-h4mv-v968.

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